What are floor lamps?

A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp?

Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.

How tall should floor lamps be?

A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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Art Deco Floor Lamp/Ashtray Combo, Walnut and Chrome, 1930s, USA

H 60 in Dm 12 in

Floor Lamp Smoker with Magazine Rack and Ashtray Mid-Century Modern Brass marble

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Floor lamp smoker with magazine rack and ashtray, 1950, Italian, Mid-Century design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Floor Lamp Smoker with Magazine Rack and Ashtray Mid-Century Modern Brass marble

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60’s Pink Portuguese Opaline Glass Ashtray Lamp

Located in Lisboa, PT

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Tricolor Italian floor lamp, 1950s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

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Tricolor Italian floor lamp, 1950s

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Tripod ceramic floor lamp, France 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Metal and ceramic tripod Floor Lamp: a discovery from the 1960s. Featuring a metal tripod base

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Tripod ceramic floor lamp, France 1960s

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Aldo Tura Attributed Floor Lamp Cendrier

By Aldo Tura

Located in Hanover, MA

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Gino Sarfatti 1096 Floor Lamp Arteluce, 1971

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

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Vintage Red Floor Lamp Attr. to Vistosi, Italy, 1960s

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Roma, IT

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Vintage Red Floor Lamp Attr. to Vistosi, Italy, 1960s

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Vintage Beech Floor Lamp by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

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Art Deco Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Carved Parrot & Stacked Marble Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Art Deco Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Carved Parrot & Stacked Marble Base

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By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus & Le Klint, Denmark, 1950s

By Palshus, Le Klint

Located in Odense, DK

, undecorated pottery, successfully producing hand-thrown vases, bowls, ashtrays, lamp bases, teapots and jugs

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Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus & Le Klint, Denmark, 1950s

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Midcentury Floor Ashtray Goatskin and Metal by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Rome, IT

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Metal

Midcentury Floor Ashtray Goatskin and Metal by Aldo Tura, Italy 1950s

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Space age design ashtray by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 1970s

By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini

Located in ECHT, NL

production to include pendant lighting, sconces, table lamps and floor lamps. The brothers employed

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Space age design ashtray by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 1970s

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Located in Verviers, BE

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Unique one off Chrome Table, Floor- Desk Lamp, Midcentury, 1960s

H 27.17 in Dm 7.09 in

Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy

By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva

Located in Milan, Italy

Vistosi (1960), Spyros centerpiece for Artemide (1960), Vacuna floor lamp for Artemide (1968), and DS-600

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp Vacune Model by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy

H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Omai Vase Table Lamp, Italy, 1956

By Max Ingrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp and the 1932 Fontana table — an

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Omai Vase Table Lamp, Italy, 1956

H 14 in Dm 21 in

Art Deco Chrome Ashtray Stand with a Carved Parrot & Stacked Marble Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

note we also have the matching torchiere floor lamp also posted and acquired from the same estate.

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Chrome Ashtray Stand with a Carved Parrot & Stacked Marble Base

H 28 in Dm 12 in

Midcentury Pietro Chiesa Carved Crystal Glass Italian Ashtray for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Roma, IT

standards in glass craftsmanship and modern designs. From this period came the Luminator floor lamp, the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Midcentury Pietro Chiesa Carved Crystal Glass Italian Ashtray for Fontana Arte

H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful dark amber lucite and chromed metal ashtray. This fantastic item was designed in Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Metal, Chrome

Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s

H 1.38 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

SCHEURICH RED 70s FAT LAVA FLOOR VASE West Germany 1970s marked 284-47

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kumhausen, DE

a striking RED FAT LAVA FLOOR VASE no. 284-47 by SCHEURICH SCHEURICH had its origins in a joint

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

SCHEURICH RED 70s FAT LAVA FLOOR VASE West Germany 1970s marked 284-47

H 18.9 in Dm 9.06 in

Pair Of Italian Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Attributed Beveled Mirrors

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa, Cristal Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Houston, TX

for fluidity and simplicity of line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Pair Of Italian Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Attributed Beveled Mirrors

H 0.5 in Dm 36.5 in

American Art Deco Rattan Sofa and Armchair

Located in Hanover, MA

for the companion wicker floor lamp.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

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Rattan

American Art Deco Rattan Sofa and Armchair

H 33.5 in W 69 in D 30 in

Fontana Arte Vintage 1960s Midcentury Italian Original Painted Glass Wall Art

By Fontana Arte

Located in Palm Springs, CA

for fluidity and simplicity of line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass

Fontana Arte Vintage 1960s Midcentury Italian Original Painted Glass Wall Art

H 18 in W 31 in D 31 in

Midcentury Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti Attributed Golden Metal Frame

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

for fluidity and simplicity of line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror

Midcentury Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti Attributed Golden Metal Frame

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H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 0.99 in

Fontana Arte Hexagon Wall Bevelled Mirror, Chrome Attacks, Excellent Conditions

Located in Vigonza, Padua

for fluidity and simplicity of line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Hexagon Wall Bevelled Mirror, Chrome Attacks, Excellent Conditions

H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

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H 64.97 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in

Vintage Viking Ship Ashtray Stand Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand made vintage metal viking ship ashtray stand repurposed to be a floor lamp. The wrought iron

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Viking Ship Ashtray Stand Floor Lamp

H 47 in Dm 10 in

Space Age Floor Lamp with Ashtray, Italy, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Space Age floor lamp with ashtray , Italy 1960s. Featuring a chromed metal stand with multiple

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space Age Floor Lamp with Ashtray, Italy, 1960s

H 49.5 in Dm 16.5 in

Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp equipped with Ashtray and Magazine Rack, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

vintage floor lamp continues in the upper part with a tube of slightly smaller diameter which houses the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp equipped with Ashtray and Magazine Rack, 1950s

H 57.09 in W 13.78 in D 13.59 in

60’s Yellow Portuguese Opaline Glass Ashtray Lamp

Located in Lisboa, PT

This astray/ floor lamp was produced in Portugal and is original from the 1960's. It has a chrome

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60’s Yellow Portuguese Opaline Glass Ashtray Lamp

H 35.04 in Dm 13 in

60’s White Portuguese Opaline Glass Ashtray Lamp

Located in Lisboa, PT

This astray/ floor lamp was produced in Portugal and is original from the 1960's. It has a chrome

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

60’s White Portuguese Opaline Glass Ashtray Lamp

H 34.26 in Dm 12.6 in

MID CENTURY MODERN FLOOR LAMP

Located in Chicago, IL

With glass ashtray and wood laminate table/shelf.

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20th Century Argentine Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

MID CENTURY MODERN FLOOR LAMP

H 70 in W 17 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Wooden Palm Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Midcentury sculpted wooden palm tree floor lamp with table and ashtray and crane bird statues

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Palm Floor Lamp, 1950s

H 70.87 in Dm 29.93 in

Brutalist Willy Luyckx Floor Lamp, 1970s

By Aluclair

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Very rare Brutalist floor lamp made from cast aluminum. This lamp was made by Belgian goldsmith

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Willy Luyckx Floor Lamp, 1970s

H 72.84 in Dm 17.72 in

French Brutalist Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Lyon, FR

Elegant brutalist floor lamp made of wrought iron, french work from the 1950s. The upper section is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Brutalist Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

H 64.57 in Dm 14.57 in

1950s Italian Floor Lamp Edited by Stilnovo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950s Italian floor lamp edited by Stilnovo with a structure in black metal; two faïence pots and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Floor Lamp Edited by Stilnovo

H 66.93 in Dm 23.63 in

Double Floor-Lamp with Two Opaline Glasses Lampshades, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

Black and gilt metal floor-lamp from the 1950s. Two arched branches start from the tripod base. The

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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Double Floor-Lamp with Two Opaline Glasses Lampshades, 1950s

H 65.75 in W 15.75 in D 13 in

Rare and Eccentric Carved Wood Floor Lamp by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Milano, IT

Eccentric and futuristic floor lamp made by the great wood and parchment designer ALDO TURA from

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare and Eccentric Carved Wood Floor Lamp by Aldo Tura

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in

Italian Floor Lamp Arc by Harvey Guzzini in White, Adjustable

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Milano, IT

Harvey Guzzini arc floor lamp del 1970 Materials: Degrading acrylic shade in white, white interior

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Metal, Aluminum

Italian Floor Lamp Arc by Harvey Guzzini in White, Adjustable

H 90.56 in W 84.65 in D 13 in

Turned Oak Floor Lamp, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

Turned ebonised oak floor lamp with a shelf for a drink and an ashtray. French 1940s In the

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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Turned Oak Floor Lamp, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

H 61.82 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

20th Century Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod. 1096 for Arteluce Extensible '70s

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Turin, Turin

Floor lamp designed by the master of lights Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1971. The structure of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod. 1096 for Arteluce Extensible '70s

H 59.85 in W 32.29 in D 5.91 in

Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Aluminum Chrome Italian 1073 Floor Lamp, Arteluce 1950s

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Roma, IT

floor lamps, and added an ashtray to one light and a walking stick to another. His most spectacular

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Aluminum Chrome Italian 1073 Floor Lamp, Arteluce 1950s

H 77.17 in Dm 9.45 in

"Mouseman " Vintage Lamp by Robert Thompson of Yorkshire

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in Port Chester, NY

A rare, extremely collectible, floor lamp base with the MOUSE, this time found carved on the lower

Category

Vintage 1960s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

"Mouseman " Vintage Lamp by Robert Thompson of Yorkshire

H 57 in Dm 12 in

Vintage Arc Lamp in the Style of Piere Giacomo Gastiglioni, 1960

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Vintage Arc lamp in the style of Piere Giacomo Gastiglioni, 1960 This very extravagant floor

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Arc Lamp in the Style of Piere Giacomo Gastiglioni, 1960

H 78.75 in W 15.75 in D 43.31 in

Italian Majolica Floral Dish by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

/> See our other listings for a matching table lamp. Item may be viewed at our showroom at

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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Majolica Floral Dish by Raymor

Pair of Adnet Style Desk Lamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Nice patina to iron and leather. Matching floor lamp and matching standing ashtray also available.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Adnet Style Desk Lamps

H 23.25 in Dm 12.75 in

Art Deco Pink Glass & Chrome Smoking Table Gooseneck Lights Floor Lamp Ashtray

Located in Dayton, OH

Art Deco pink glass chrome smoking table adjustable lights floor lamp ashtray Chaplick MFG

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Pink Glass & Chrome Smoking Table Gooseneck Lights Floor Lamp Ashtray

H 60 in W 11 in D 11 in

Midcentury Brass and Wood Parchment Ashtray Floor Lamp Aldo Tura Italy 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Palermo, IT

Aldo Tura midcentury 1950s parchment brass wood ashtray floor lamp.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Wood Parchment Ashtray Floor Lamp Aldo Tura Italy 1950s

H 25.2 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Antique Houze Art Deco Pink Glass Brass Smoke Stand Ashtray Floor Lamp Light 62"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Houze Glass Company pink glass and brass art deco style smoke stand / two light floor lamp

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Houze Art Deco Pink Glass Brass Smoke Stand Ashtray Floor Lamp Light 62"

H 61.75 in W 12 in D 9.25 in

Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Floor Lamp, France, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful Mathieu Matégot floor lamp, manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Floor Lamp, France, 1950

H 68.9 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Chrome Aluminum Italian 1073 Floor Lamp, Arteluce 1950s

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Roma, IT

floor lamps, and added an ashtray to one light and a walking stick to another. His most spectacular

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Chrome Aluminum Italian 1073 Floor Lamp, Arteluce 1950s

H 77.17 in Dm 9.45 in

Rare Air India Surrealist Ashtray Porcelain by Salvador Dali

By Limoges, Salvador Dalí

Located in Vienna, AT

Air India Surrealist Ashtray Porcelain by Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989). An extremely unique

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Air India Surrealist Ashtray Porcelain by Salvador Dali

H 2.76 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Bridge Lamp with Vaseline Glass Components and a Vaseline Glass Shade

Located in Petaluma, CA

Bridge lamps are designed to sit next to your easy chair and help you read. What you don't usually

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bridge Lamp with Vaseline Glass Components and a Vaseline Glass Shade

H 59 in W 9 in D 17 in

Midcentury Willy Rizzo Lucite and Chrome Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing crystal lucite and chrome pocket emptier or ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Willy Rizzo Lucite and Chrome Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Italy 1970s

H 1.58 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

1950s Mirror, Steel Frame with Leather, Fontanit Branded Glass, by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp and the 1932 Fontana table — an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

1950s Mirror, Steel Frame with Leather, Fontanit Branded Glass, by Fontana Arte

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti Attributable

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

line, as seen in works such as his flute-shaped Luminator floor lamp and the 1932 Fontana table — an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti Attributable

H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in

Art Deco Standing Ashtray with Illuminating Light

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning Art Deco standing ash tray having blue glass. Polished nickel frame having three blue glass ash trays with covers.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Art Deco Standing Ashtray with Illuminating Light

H 27 in Dm 12 in

Floor Lamp with Ashtray and Magazine Rack

Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc

Mathieu Mategot style floor lamp with ashtray and magazine rack.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Floor Lamp with Ashtray and Magazine Rack

H 57 in W 8.5 in D 17 in

Floor lamp with moving balance

Located in Brussels, BE

Black floor lamp with brass balance. In the midden of the stem you can see an ashtray or a glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Floor lamp with moving balance

H 60.24 in

AJ Floor White Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 for Louis Poulsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Aj Floor lamp - a classic floor lamp designed by the world-renowned Arne Jacobsen in 1957, produced

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

AJ Floor White Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 for Louis Poulsen

H 51.2 in W 5.9 in D 10.8 in

A Fine American Art Deco Bridge Lamp with Holophane Shade

Located in San Francisco, CA

This very substantial floor lamp sports a nice combination of nickel-plated iron or steel and solid

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Fine American Art Deco Bridge Lamp with Holophane Shade

H 57 in Dm 19 in

Tall Art Deco Skyscraper Female Figure by Arthur von Frankenberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This great statue was originally designed to be used as a floor ashtray. It was one of the first

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

Tall Art Deco Skyscraper Female Figure by Arthur von Frankenberg

H 23 in Dm 8 in

Mategot Floor Lamp

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Newburgh, NY

Mathieu Mategot floor lamp with built in magazine rack and drink holder. The ring up top would be

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Mategot Floor Lamp

H 60 in W 20 in D 20 in

AJ Table Lamp, Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen, 1957, the Classic White Desk Light

By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

lighting series alongside the AJ floor lamp and AJ wall lamp. Due to the usability as a working desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Zinc

AJ Table Lamp, Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen, 1957, the Classic White Desk Light

H 21.26 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in

Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod. 1096 for Arteluce, 1971

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Marano Di Napoli, NA

Floor lamp mod. 1096 in lacquered metal designed in 1971 by Gino Sarfatti forn the iconic italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod. 1096 for Arteluce, 1971

H 59.85 in W 32.29 in D 5.91 in

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Ashtray Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ashtray floor lamp you’re looking for. Each ashtray floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ashtray floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ashtray floor lamp, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made ashtray floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ashtray Floor Lamp?

A ashtray floor lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,657, while the lowest priced sells for $565 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

Questions About Ashtray Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

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What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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